" Wine Advocate - 97 Points
Balanced by hints of earth and peppermint
This is juicy and elegant
this full-bodied
Full-bodied and so polished and pure
2016 Sine Qua Non 'Ratsel' Syrah French " Wine Advocate - 97Crafted exclusively from estate grown grapes, the 2016 Syrah Ratsel 16 is a blend of 81% Syrah, 7% Mourvdre, 5% Petite Sirah, 2. 5% Grenache, and 4. 5% Viognier, fermented with 47% whole cluster. Sourced from vineyards like Eleven Confessions, The Third Twin, Cumulus, and Molly Aida, it aged for approximately 23 months in French oak, 47% new. Displaying a deep garnet purple hue, this Syrah explodes with aromas of baked plums, black cherries,